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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,340

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,373

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,048

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelForesterForesterTiguan Limited
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,195 $28,195 $22,250
Base Invoice $24,582 $26,409 $21,361
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 325
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
iPod integration 223 223  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Cargo net 46 46 100
Cargo cover 166 166  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Premium Package     1,295
235/55HR17     495
AWD     1,975
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 270
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
iPod integration 145 145  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Cargo net 30 30 80
Cargo cover 108 108  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Premium Package     1,114
235/55HR17     426
AWD     1,897
Options (change) 1,823 1,823 4,190
Options (change) 1,275 1,275 3,787
Destination 695 695 900
Total Price $28,713 $30,713 $27,340
Total Invoice $26,552 $28,379 $26,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $853
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18
Model Year200920092018
ModelForesterForesterTiguan Limited
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$28,713$30,713$27,340
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,713$27,663$26,810
Cost Above Minimum$1,050$0$0
Total Invoice$26,552$28,379$26,048
Adjustments for Features0-2,818-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,552$25,561$25,543
Cost Above Minimum$991$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Model Year200920092018
ModelForesterForesterTiguan Limited
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Sunroof, large $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$4,345$7,395$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,818-505

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterTiguan Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in102.5 in
Length179.5 in174.5 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height65.9 in67.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/55HR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55HR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Proximity key250No
USB port-75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Mirrorlink support0No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested95067%
Total Not Requested47533%

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